UN Security Council Resolution 2615 | ||
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Date | 22 December 2021 | |
Meeting no. | 8,941 | |
Code | S/RES/2615 | |
Subject | Delivery of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan | |
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Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2615 was adopted on 22 December 2021. In the resolution, the Security Council expressed its deep concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. It noted that the situation in the country continued to constitute a threat to international peace and security, called on all parties in all circumstances to respect the human rights of all individuals, and demanded that United Nations humanitarian agencies and other humanitarian actors be allowed full, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access, regardless of gender. [1] [2]
UN agency UNICEF warned that disruptions could be caused by a food crisis in Afghanistan.[ citation needed ]
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